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That's a wrap from this contest. Looking ahead, the SA20 League action continues to heat up! The next match is just around the corner, featuring Durban's Super Giants taking on MI Cape Town at the Kingsmead, in Durban. The first ball will be bowled on January 21st, 2025, Tuesday, at 3:30 pm GMT. But do join us an hour before the match for exclusive pre-match buildup and analysis. We can't wait to bring you all the excitement from the SA20 League! Until next time, cheers!

The captain of Paarl Royals, David Miller says that they are delighted to get over the line. Also says they really had JSK by the throat but towards the end they did concede some extra runs, but says that it is part and parcel of the game. Is happy to win all three games in front of the home crowd. Thinks that they got off to a good start and batted really well. Mentions that they have got an adaptable squad and they try to play according to the conditions. But also mentions that they started well in the last two seasons, but finished badly, and that is something they are keeping in mind this time around. Ends by saying they have got their bases covered for now.

The skipper of Joburg Super Kings, Faf du Plessis says batting first is tough at this venue but it gets easier later in the day. Mentions that such tracks demand a batter to grind hard and Jonny Bairstow did that but he did not have much support from others barring Donovan Ferreira. Reckons that they'll be having a word in the camp regarding the fielding efforts as that's something which needs to be on point and they have to work on.

Jonny Bairstow of the Joburg Super Kings is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his important 60 which helped JSK to post 146. On being asked about the score, he says that they left 15-20 runs behind and also says it is the part and parcel of the game. He then appreciates the Paarl bowlers for keeping things tight for most of the part. He mentions that he didn't try to hit it from the first ball, and that it was all about staying in the middle for as long as possible. Also mentions that they got the reward for staying calm towards the backend. Tells that he is loving his time in this amazing country and he is loving to play with such a great bunch of guys.

THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...

Joburg Super Kings faced a daunting task after being reduced to 36/4, but they staged a remarkable recovery to post a total of 146. The turnaround was largely thanks to Jonny Bairstow's outstanding knock of 60, which provided the much-needed stability to their innings. Bairstow formed crucial partnerships with Sibonelo Makhanya and Donovan Ferreira, helping to navigate the challenging spin phase and capitalize on the pace bowlers later on. Bowling from Paarl was brilliant for the first 15 overs but they leaked a bit too many in the last 5. Bjorn Fortuin stood out as the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Joe Root, and Dayyaan Galiem each chipped in with a wicket apiece.

The Joburg Super Kings bowling unit had a forgettable day, struggling to come to terms with the spin-friendly conditions. Hardus Viljoen took a couple while Imran Tahir and Donovan Ferreira took one apiece. In the end, Paarl Royals' batting depth and Mitchell Van Buuren and David Miller's match-winning partnership proved too much for Joburg Super Kings to handle.

Paarl Royals pulled off a clinical chase on a spin-friendly track, overcoming a tricky total with ease. Youngster Lhuan-dre Pretorius set the tone with his aggressive batting at the top, but his dismissal was soon followed by Joe Root's unlucky exit. However, it was Mitchell Van Buuren who took center stage, mirroring Jonny Bairstow's innings for Joburg Super Kings. He forged two crucial partnerships, first with Rubin Hermann and then a match-winning one with David Miller, to guide Paarl Royals to victory.

Paarl Royals have stormed to the top of the table with a convincing victory over Joburg Super Kings. Their clinical performance with the bat, chasing down the target on a tricky track, will undoubtedly boost their confidence.

SIX! THAT'S HUGE! DISPATCHED! That's a wrap. David Miller rubs salt on wounds and gets his side through! A genuine half-volley on the stumps, David Miller clears his front leg to give himself some room and just picks it up and parks it behind deep mid-wicket for a huuuuge six! PAARL ROYALS WIN BY 6 WICKETS!

IN THE AIR...TAKEN! DEAR OH DEAR! IT IS A NO BALL! Oh Lutho Sipamla what have you done? David Miller was a goner here! Lutho bowls an effort ball and slips out a low full toss, very well outside off. David Miller falls for the full toss and width offered. He throws his bat at it and mishits it in the air. He loses his bat's grip off the bottom hand and the ball travels flat and straight down the throat of the fielder at deep backward point. The JSK players celebrate, but then comes that dreaded NO BALL SIGNAL from the umpire for overstepping! Faf du Plessis is smiling at his luck, but this could have been potentially an opening for JSK! It would have still been challenging to defend 3 off the last 5, but that just sums up the day for them!

4 needed off the last 6 balls. Just a couple of dots to start with and Paarl Royals might get nervy. Can Joburg Super Kings do the unthinkable here? Lutho Sipamla will bowl the final over.

Flat and full, on off, David Miller drills it down to long on for an easy single. Paarl Royals are just a hit away from snagging four points.

Slower and on the pads, Dinesh Karthik clips it to deep square leg for a single.

Two is the call, but won't get it! Full and on middle and leg, David Miller flicks it with soft hands to long on for a single.

Flat and on full length, Dinesh Karthik opens his account by reverse sweeping it to deep backward point for a single.

Dinesh Karthik walks out next in the middle. Paarl Royals still needs 7 to win this off the final 10.